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SAT Woordvaardigheden 6 - Les 34

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nib
nib
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the tip of a pen that puts the ink on paper

punt, penpunt

punt, penpunt

Ex: The calligrapher selected a fine nib to create delicate lines in the artwork. 
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rapport
rapport
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a close relationship in which there is a good understanding and communication between people

verstandhouding

verstandhouding

Ex: Despite meeting for the first time, their shared interests and easy conversation quickly established a strong rapport between them. 
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biped
biped
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an organism or creature that has two feet and is capable of walking or standing upright on those feet

tweevoeter, wezen met twee voeten

tweevoeter, wezen met twee voeten

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clientele
clientele
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the collective body of clients served by a business, professional, or institution

klantenkring, klantenbestand

klantenkring, klantenbestand

Ex: The boutique's clientele favored minimalist fashion and high-end fabrics. 
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violoncello
violoncello
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large musical instrument of the violin family, with four strings that are tuned in perfect fifths

violoncel, violoncellen

violoncel, violoncellen

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bullock
bullock
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a young male cow with its sex organs removed

jonge gecastreerde stier, os

jonge gecastreerde stier, os

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flair
flair
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person's innate talent or aptitude for a particular activity or skill

talent, aanleg

talent, aanleg

Ex: She displayed a flair for languages, effortlessly picking up new vocabulary and grammar structures. 
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shackle
shackle
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a metal fastening, usually a pair, joined by a chain or hinge, used to fasten a prisoner's wrists or ankles together

boei, ketting

boei, ketting

Ex: The guards secured the prisoner's wrists with heavy iron shackles to prevent any attempts at escape. 
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calamity
calamity
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or destruction

ramp, catastrofe

ramp, catastrofe

Ex: The earthquake was a calamity that devastated the entire city, leaving buildings in ruins. 
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drivel
drivel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

speech or writing that is considered to be silly, trivial, or lacking in sense or substance

onzin, gezwam

onzin, gezwam

Ex: The politician's speech was nothing but drivel, lacking any substantive policy proposals. 
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clique
clique
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small, exclusive group of individuals who share similar interests, attitudes, or social status

clique

clique

Ex: In high school, there was a clique of popular kids who always hung out together and rarely interacted with anyone else. 
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anthracite
anthracite
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a type of coal characterized by its high carbon content, glossy appearance, and clean-burning properties

anthraciet, anthracietkool

anthraciet, anthracietkool

Ex: The coal-fired power plant preferred anthracite due to its high energy content and low emissions. 
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pinch
pinch
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of grasping or squeezing something firmly between the thumb and fingers

knijpen, knip

knijpen, knip

Ex: The doctor performed a skin elasticity test by giving the patient's forearm a gentle pinch. 
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pommel
pommel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the rounded or knob-like feature on the hilt of a sword or dagger

pommel, zwaardknop

pommel, zwaardknop

Ex: The knight's sword had an ornate pommel adorned with jewels. 
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nucleus
nucleus
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the central core of a comet, which is composed of ice, dust, and rocky materials

kern, hart

kern, hart

Ex: The nucleus of Comet Hale-Bopp is believed to be several kilometers in diameter. 
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keepsake
keepsake
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an object kept or given to someone as a reminder of a person, place, or event, often holding sentimental value

aandenken, herinneringsobject

aandenken, herinneringsobject

Ex: She treasured the locket as a keepsake from her grandmother, holding onto it dearly for its sentimental value. 
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flax
flax
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small, nutrient-dense seed rich in omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber

vlas, lijnzaad

vlas, lijnzaad

Ex: They mixed flax into their homemade granola bars. 
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cathode
cathode
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a negatively charged electrode within an electrical device, from which electrons flow out into the external circuit

kathode, negatieve elektrode

kathode, negatieve elektrode

Ex: The cathode of the battery supplies electrons to the external circuit when the device is in use. 
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hillock
hillock
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small, rounded mound or hill, typically found in a landscape with gently rolling terrain

heuveltje, kleine heuvel

heuveltje, kleine heuvel

Ex: The children loved playing on the hillock in the park, rolling down its grassy slopes. 
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iota
iota
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a tiny or negligible amount, emphasizing its minimal significance

een jota, een greintje

een jota, een greintje

Ex: Despite searching for hours, I couldn't find a single iota of evidence to support his claim. 
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